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Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM announces "1, 2, FREEE!" offer

Minneapolis, MN | February 19, 2010

Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM today announced a "1, 2, Freee!" offer where guests can book two consecutive nights, and get the third night free at participating locations. Additionally, goldpoints plusSM loyalty program members will earn 3,000 bonus Gold Points® as part of the offer.

"We want to make it easy for consumers to plan their spring family vacations, so we have created this opportunity to extend their vacation budget for a getaway," said Aurora Toth, vice president of Marketing for Country Inns & Suites.

Guests may begin booking the "1, 2, Freee!" offer now for stays between Mar. 1 and May 15, 2010 in the United States and Canada. Country Inns & Suites has more than 490 locations. Visit http://www.countryinns.com/springpromo for complete details about the promotion. Country Inns & Suites locations feature traditional architecture and a sophisticated residential interior design with the brand's iconic plank lobby flooring, lobby fireplace, and front porch.

Country Inns & Suites offer caring, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home. The Friends Hosting Friends service philosophy assures guests of a welcoming and genuine experience. The brand promotes literacy through its Read It & Return Lending Library, offering a variety of titles for all ages that are available for guests to borrow and read at their leisure. The program is offered at more than 465 locations in the U.S. and Canada and includes charitable donations to literacy causes. For reservations and information, visit www.countryinns.com or call toll-free 1-800-456-4000.

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About Carlson HotelsCarlson Hotels is a leading global hotel company with more than 1,060 locations in 77 countries. Its brands include: Regent®, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Park Inn®. Carlson Hotels is part of Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company. For more information, please visit www.carlsonhotels.com.